Discover the Best Hiking Trails in Lhasa’s Surrounding Mountains

Our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to walk along Barkhor Street and meet local pilgrims.
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Today's tour begins with a visit to the Potala Palace, which serves as the winter residence of Tibet's Dalai Lamas and has belonged to them since the 7th Century. It is home to several valuable artifacts, including the ornate burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation Cave of their 33rd great king.

Then, you will enjoy lunch before journeying to Jokhang Temple, founded by the same king in the 7th century. Here, you can admire the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve and observe pilgrims paying tribute around its exterior walls. Barkhor Street is located nearby, offering an opportunity for kora (a religious circle made around particular structures or mountains) with locals and other believers, as well as a chance to explore its traditional marketplaces.
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You'll be visiting Dra-dong Village - 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa's downtown - the most picturesque village in the area. During your stay, take a look around and get a glimpse of life in rural Lhasa; don't forget to check out the 11th century Nyimatang Monastery and have lunch with a local Tibetan family.

Come afternoon, you'll be welcomed at Sera Monastery, one of Tibet's 'great three' Gelug monasteries. Take some time to observe monks debating between 3-5 pm, explore the Tibetan religious scripture printing house, as well as admire three sand Mandalas and the attractively painted Rock Painting of Buddha.
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A visit to the iconic Pabongkha Monastery is a must, as it holds immense historical significance since 7th century. It was also where Tibetan calligraphy was firstly created by Tonmi Sambhota. After which, our journey will take us to Tashi Choling Monastery, where we can explore over an active Sky-burial. Takten Mediation Cave (4,200m) awaits us for lunch with packed meal, and a unique opportunity to drink the blessed spring-water there. Our final stop will be Sera Monastery, boasting stunning vistas of Lhasa City.
Accommodation: 4Star hotel in Lhasa

We will drive to Nan'shan park of Lhasa after breakfast. Start on a steep wooden-stair track developed by the government. It will take 2-3 hours to the view point where you will have a birdseye view of the Lhasa, from top of souther mountain. We will return to hotel early evening.
Accommodation: 4Star hotel in Lhasa

You can walk around and spend the day on your own in Lhasa city.

You will be transferred to the airport or train station by the guide.